Dinan is another medieval walled town we visited on our trip through Normandy, France. We only stayed for about an hour and were able to take in a few sights.
The most visible sight (aside from the basilica) is the
Tour de l'Horloge, a clock tower in the middle of town. First built in 1498, the bell was given by
Anne of Brittany in 1507. We did not hear it chime nor did we climb the tower, though all the guide books recommend the view from the top.
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| View of the tower as we walked in |
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| View of the tower from the church |
Timber frame houses are all over the city, giving it a charming, old-world feel.
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| A house by the tower |
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| Nice detail work on the house |
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| A market street with covered walkways and charm to spare! |
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| More timber-frames in another street |
The Jacobin Theater from 1224 looked interesting if a little more classical than its homey neighbors.
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| Jacobin Theater |
Some of the street decorations are fun regardless of the surroundings, like this door knocker and a random statue of a bishop.
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| Knock if you dare! |
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| A random bishop |
Occasionally streets have some extra decorations, like this portal into the
Hotel Beaumanoir.
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| Tall vehicles not welcome! |
Other recommended sights that we didn't see were the town walls and the castle, but time was short for our quick visit to Dinan. We did see the main church, which will be the next post.
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